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Suby engine conversion into type 3 wagon

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stephenianjames Wolfsburg Wizard

437 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#622510
Hey guys,

I'm contemplating having a suby engine conversion done to my 66 Squareback that I purchased this weekend, but personally wouldn't feel capable of doing the work.

Is there a workshop in Melbourne capable of doing a good job at a fair price? Has anyone in Melbourne done this conversion? If not Melbourne, I'd certainly be willing to take a roadtrip, but would prefer Vic as engineering and rego issues would be more easily solved locally.

Any leads would be much appreciated.

Regards,

Steve

OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects

1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#622528
Steve give Custom Off Road a ring here in Brisbane as they can help you out in regards to a complete kit for this conversion with probabley the only item needing a complete fabrication in victoria being the radiator to the body which i don't think would be that big a problem as it would probaley fit easily into the spare wheel area with holes cut through the front for air flow etc

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vwjon Fahrvergnugen

914 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#622545
shame you're not in perth. billy did one at volkswest, it was a piece of art!! lots of work but very well worth it! brilliant.
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2 split kombis
2 split panels
1 split ute
1 low light panel
1 ex-pmg bay
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vwjon Fahrvergnugen

914 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#622546
shame you're not in perth. billy did one at volkswest, it was a piece of art!! lots of work but very well worth it! brilliant.
3 1959 cadillacs
1 musso
2 early notchbacks
2 split kombis
2 split panels
1 split ute
1 low light panel
1 ex-pmg bay
1 country buggy
1 beetle ute
1 14" syncro caravelle
1 16" syncro doka
1 golf cabrio
1 vw camper trailer
2 3meter bombs

fastyman66 Seriously Crusin Dubber

152 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#622565
SHAMBLES!!! you paid too much for that car to start f en it up.

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#622606
cut it up , go on do it 🙂
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stephenianjames Wolfsburg Wizard

437 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#622631
Thanks for the lead for Custom Off Road...really after someone to do the work though rather than just a kit.

Pat..just thinking about it mate. Dont really want to spend thousands more fixing a rooted engine...

rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#622750
So buy the kit and have someone install it👍 its worth it. you will have a grin from ear to ear every time you drive it😁

boof2332 Custom Title Time!

1,210 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#627491
Its not that difficult... working through the process will also enable you to pull the motor etc when you blow your first box up.

Plenty of advice on this site to help you through the fabrication side.

Matt

JVLRacing Custom Title Time!

1,100 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·

#627567
Get Matt(boof2332) to do it! he knows how to do them😎

GTMac Fahrvergnugen

976 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·

#627575
boof2332 wrote:Its not that difficult... working through the process will also enable you to pull the motor etc when you blow your first box up.

Plenty of advice on this site to help you through the fabrication side.

Matt
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Matt have not seen you on board for ages. Whats the latest toy. PM sent as well.

Cheers, Andrew

ps. yes plenty of guidence to do a suby conversion on this site and its good to see your self whats going on, cause it wont stay together for ever.
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